Phoenix M.E.: Gotbaum Autopsy Inconclusive

October 2, 2007

The autopsy of Carol Anne Gotbaum, the New York mother of three who died in Phoenix police custody Friday at Sky Harbor Airport, was ruled inconclusive this afternoon by county pathologist Dr. Ann Bucholz. This, according to acting Director of the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office David Boyer, who said the determination of cause and manner of death are pending the results of toxicology tests. Results are due in one to three weeks, he said.